Te Hiku Radio

Te Hiku Radio broadcasts from the northern tip of New Zealand, and its playlist feels as wide as the Ninety Mile Beach. You'll hear everything from contemporary chart hits to deep cuts by local artists like Lorde and Fat Freddy's Drop, plus plenty of reggae and roots that echo the region's Pacific soul. The presenters switch between English and te reo Māori, giving the station a genuine bicultural pulse. It's not polished in a corporate way - there's a slightly rough-around-the-edges feel that's actually endearing. The morning show drags a bit with too much chatter, but the afternoon blocks ar…